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# Logging
## Quick Start - Follow Logs
The easiest way to monitor logs is to use the `-f` flag when starting the server:
```bash
# Start server and automatically follow MCP logs
./run-server.sh -f
```
This will start the server and immediately begin tailing the MCP server logs.
## Viewing Logs in Docker
To monitor MCP server activity in real-time:
```bash
# Follow MCP server logs (recommended)
docker exec zen-mcp-server tail -f -n 500 /tmp/mcp_server.log
# Or use the -f flag when starting the server
./run-server.sh -f
```
**Note**: Due to MCP protocol limitations, container logs don't show tool execution details. Always use the commands above for debugging.
## Log Files
Logs are stored in the container's `/tmp/` directory and rotate daily at midnight, keeping 7 days of history:
- **`mcp_server.log`** - Main server operations
- **`mcp_activity.log`** - Tool calls and conversations
- **`mcp_server_overflow.log`** - Overflow protection for large logs
## Accessing Log Files
To access log files directly:
```bash
# Enter the container
docker exec -it zen-mcp-server /bin/sh
# View current logs
cat /tmp/mcp_server.log
cat /tmp/mcp_activity.log
# View previous days (with date suffix)
cat /tmp/mcp_server.log.2024-06-14
```
## Log Level
Set verbosity with `LOG_LEVEL` in your `.env` file or docker-compose.yml:
```yaml
environment:
- LOG_LEVEL=DEBUG # Options: DEBUG, INFO, WARNING, ERROR
```